Radio Free Silver Lake: What has Wires in the Walls been up to lately? I see you have a new EP out Leap, Timber, Leap. Have you been writing? recording? touring?

Wires in the Walls: 2012
was a big year of change for the band. We amicably parted ways with our
old bassist early in the year and brought Denton Biety on board, then
spent a good chunk of the year writing new material that incorporated
Denton's style into the music. We probably wrote almost an entire
album's worth of material, the best of which we recorded at the end of
the year with producer Scott Gilman, who worked with us on our
full-length record.

RFSL: What is your new material like? Similar to previous stuff or a new direction? What are you listening to?

WW: The new songs are more of an evolution from
our old material rather than a total departure. There are similar
elements present, but the new EP is darker and has a more unique sound.
We worked hard on creating textures and layers in the songs, as well as
deeper grooves - which was a big contribution from Denton our new
bassist. He's got a really great feel and him and Bryan (our
drummer) create a deep pocket for all the twinkly guitar and key parts
to float on. There are hints of The National, Band of Horses, Broken
Social Scene, Explosions in the sky, and even some Pink Floyd.

RFSL: Do you have anything special planned for tomorrow night's show? Is Warren making bread?

WW: We built a custom light installation to spruce
up the stage at Silverlake Lounge, which we felt has been missing a
little something-something ever since the Salvation sign departed. We
made two giant light-filled tubes and then a series of light boxes with
different patterns cut into them, which we arrange differently each
night so that you're never seeing the same stage presentation twice. And
we may have a few other surprises up our sleeve for Monday's show too -
free giveaways anyone?

RFSL: This is a really strong week of the residency with RFSL faves Escalator
Hill and George Glass playing. Who are the other bands playing on the
bill? Who are you excited to see & hear?

WW: This
week we've also got Michael Davis with Lions -who just released a
stellar EP that we highly recommend checking out - and The Picture and
the Frame. We're super stoked about the whole lineup - these are some of
our favorite local bands and we're very lucky to get to play with them
all on the same bill. Plus, everyone in all the bands is extraordinarily
nice so we're really looking forward to just drinking some beers and
hanging with these talented guys and gals. We invite everyone to join
us!

RFSL: Anything else you want to share with RFSL readers?

WW: We
hope you'll check out our new EP - we think it's by far our best work
to do. If you dig it, follow us on your favorite social media outlet
because we've got lots on tap for 2013 - more recording, touring, and a
music video or two.

&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://wiresinthewalls.bandcamp.com/album/leap-timber-leap&amp;quot; _mce_href=&amp;quot;http://wiresinthewalls.bandcamp.com/album/leap-timber-leap&amp;quot;&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Leap, Timber, Leap by Wires in the Walls&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://georgeglass.bandcamp.com/track/sporto-2&amp;quot; _mce_href=&amp;quot;http://georgeglass.bandcamp.com/track/sporto-2&amp;quot;&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;Sporto by George Glass&amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/a&amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;